The stunning new Krasnodar stadium you won’t see at World Cup 2018

KRASNODAR’S stunning new stadium opened at the weekend as the future met the past.
European football ’s newest arena in the east of Russia is a nod to the Roman Colosseum.
But the design is also futuristic, with a 360 screen around the inside walls of the 33,000-seater.
The futuristic ground hosted Russia’s friendly defeat to Costa Rica at the weekend – but surprisingly no games will be played at it during World Cup 2018.
The locals are said to be outraged that their new pride and joy – bankrolled by Krasnodar billionaire owner Sergey Galitsky – won’t feature the greatest show on Earth in... read more

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